In Guerrero and other states in Mexico, the absence of honest governments has allowed criminals to assume the role of political interlocutors, according to a recently published article. Omar García Harfuch has begun working on the recovery of these territories, being only the first step in a broader attempt. Abel Barrera Hernández, director of the Tlachinollan Mountain Human Rights Center, describes the threat in Guerrero as criminal organizations expanding unchecked throughout the state. Abandoned indigenous communities find support in candidates favored by mafias in exchange for favors like funding for festivities and vote manipulation. There is evidence of a decrease in tolerance towards criminals from the federal government, and actions like the expatriation of individuals linked to cartels have strengthened the image of President Claudia Sheinbaum during international negotiations. Despite these efforts, regions affected by the impunity of crimes and the complicity between criminals and politicians persist. In different states of the country, including Sinaloa, operations have been carried out to arrest suspected criminals and seize weapons, money, and drugs. Despite some decreases in the homicide rate, significant security challenges remain, such as what happened in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, which highlights the violence and the difficulty of combating it. The strategy applied since October by the federal government seeks to address insecurity, although there is a call not to fall into premature triumphalism over the results. Despite the security challenges, Claudia Sheinbaum's leadership is recognized, as she has gained international recognition for her stance on complex situations. In the face of a governmental vacuum, local leaders take advantage of the situation, controlling resources and executing public works to earn the trust of the community. Although the outlook may be shocking, there are no clearer alternatives to face the security crisis in the country.
